Category Archives: Go Karts

If you are interested in getting a go kart, then buy the go karts of your choice. Alternatively, you build your own go karts basing on one’s priority and preference. In most cases, the price is possibly the main factor in the mode of acquisition.

Advantages

Building your own go kart is a challenging project which requires general mechanical skills and will cost time, patience and a lot of effort but which will also provide you and your family or friends a lot of excitement in the process and pride in the finished product. Making your own also means you can customize it to your preferences.

Building a go kart can be a fun experience especially if you plan to work on it with a friend or your child. In addition, getting started is easy. With today’s modern technologies, you can easily learn step by step instructions on how to build your own kart. Also, locating and purchasing parts can also be done online at the convenience of your own home. There are online forums that can assist you in this process. Any problems you may experience along the way can be easily remedied with help from other forum members who have already built their own custom go kart.

Of course, you can always purchase parts directly at your local hobby shop or various cycle stores. Go karts can be made from various products such as wood or metal although most are made from a strong metal or steel due to safety reasons. If you are looking to build a go kart capable of going off the road, you should consider making safety a priority. The reason is because the parts are bigger and more unstable being that they sit higher from the ground. There is always the possibility of flipping the kart over but with a roll cage properly installed, you should be protected as long as you are seat belted in.

Disadvantages

Building your own go kart is a challenging project, it requires mechanical abilities which are lacking from many people who may wish to have their own go kart.

Purchasing all the go kart parts costs significantly less than buying a pre-assembled one. An already made, high quality go kart can cost up to $3,500 but buying all the parts and building the same machine yourself would cost around $1400.

When you purchasing a ready made one, there is a high chance of buying one which has been poorly manufactured using inferior parts thus significantly reducing the life of the kart. It is obvious to have the appeal of the products with relatively low pricing.

Custom made go karts can be expensive. Even if you purchase a used one, you may need to make some alterations to mold it to your liking. So if buying a go kart is not an option and you have general mechanical skills, your best option may be to build your own.